Purim Events for Seniors

2 Jewish News 18,300 pounds of food packages delivered to the elderly and needy Over 27 Tons of Food Packages Delivered to the Elderly and Needy TELEPHONE TORAH CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP PARTNERS SUPPORTERS GATHER TO PAY TRIBUTE TO CHABAD AT ANNUAL

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT STUDY TOGETHER VIA PHONEAWARDS DINNER 11:30 AM GEER NURSING AND REHAB 99 S CANAAN RD CANAAN, CT 1:00 PM MORNING STAR 38 ELIZABETH ST KENT, CT 10:00 AM BRANDYWINE 19 CONSTITUTION WAY LITCHFIELD, CT 2:30 PM VILLAGE CREST CENTER 19 POPLAR ST NEW MILFORD, CT 2:30 PM LIVEWELL 1261 S MAIN ST PLANTSVILLE, CT 10:00 AM THE HEARTH AT SOUTHBURY 655 MAIN ST SOUTH SOUTHBURY, CT 1:30 PM RIVER GLENN HEALTH CARE CENTER 162 S BRITAIN RD SOUTHBURY, CT 4:00 PM LUTHERAN HOME OF SOUTHBURY 990 MAIN ST N SOUTHBURY, CT 11:30 AM AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BUCKS HILL 2817 N MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT 3:30 PM GROVE MANOR 145 GROVE ST WATERBURY, CT 4:15 PM ELTON RESIDENTIAL 30 W MAIN ST WATERBURY, CT OUR PURIM SCHEDULE: MONDAY, MARCH 10 Hailing from as far away as Laos and Angola, Ghana and Uzbekistan, more than 3,000 Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and communal leaders from around the world arrived in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., for multiple days of activities at the annual International Conference of ChabadLubavitch Women Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchos). This year’s Kinus took place from Thursday, Feb. 13, to Monday, Feb. 17. The annual event aims to bolster Jewish the world. Preconceived notions about the insular role of women in Chassidic life went by the wayside, organizers said, as thousands of women from around the world, each serving in crucial leadership positions, gathered for five days of brainstorming about the future of world Jewry and their roles as representatives of the ChabadLubavitch movement. The leaders, known as shluchos (emissaries), who embrace multiple roles and responsibilities, explored both timeless and timely issues, and This past Chanukah, over four hundred Jews from all walks of life gathered for three days of learning and inspiration, worldclass kosher dining and entertainment at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury for Chabad of Northwest CT’s family retreat -(Cretreat.org). Guests were treated to a high caliber of lectures featuring Rabbi Shais Taub, musical performances by the all-time favorite Uncle Moishy and superstar Mordechai Shapiro. A 24 hour tea room along with private swim and fitness hours, inspirational farbrengens to the wee hours of the morning completed the entertainment at the annual re treat. The increase in this year’s retreat attendees is attributed to the great effort, focus on detail and personalized reception by the staff of the Chanukah Retreat. “To see almost all of our previous Jewish News 1 POB 127, Litchfield, CT 06759-0127 888.310.6864 | news@chabadNW.org NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Torrington, CT Permit #335 Rabbi Eisenbach and his students brought the warmth of Chanukah to our most cherished citizens at our annual golden Chanukah celebrations at every golden age home in the area. Chanukah menorahs and dreidels were distributed. Latke parties were held, creating the atmosphere of family. As Elaine G., a resident of a convalescent home in Torrington, remarked that she was touched to realize that she had not been forgotten during the holiday season. “I could not imagine what I would do without Chabad.” “As a child growing up in the Chabad community in Montreal, Canada,” commented Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach, Northwest Connecticut’s Chabad emissary, “every night of Chanukah, we would go out to the golden age homes, warming those cold Montreal nights with hot latkes, singing and dancing with all the bubbys & zaides. Those were our personal family Chanukah parties, bringing the Chabad family spirit, to all those lovely souls. It has been over twenty five years that I have done these Chanukah celebrations. It is heartwarming for the residents to see how the community truly cares for them.” Chabad also brought the holiday of Chanukah to the masses by erecting large public menorahs in Waterbury’s city center and the Wolcott town green, drawing crowds to celebrate their heritage. Chabad ’ s annual Chanukah toy drive enabled hundreds of inner city children to join in the holiday atmosphere by receiving their very own brand new toy. Many of these toys were distributed at the public menorah lighting at Waterbury’s city center. Others were given out at area hospitals and clinics. CHABAD OF NORTHWEST CT & HOME DEPOT TEAMED UP TO BRING MENORAS TO ALL CELEBRATED ITS NINETEENTH CHANUKAH BY BRINGING THE LIGHT OF THE HOLIDAY AND THE SPIRIT OF CHABAD TO EVERY SINGLE CORNER OF THE REGION Welcome to Home Depot, the national inspiration for every DIY project, home renovation and amateur contractors. The shelves are piled high with boards of cedar gopher and maple wood, bags of ice, flower pots, rakes and every nut or bolt imaginable. Welcome to Home Depot. Today we’re selling nursery starter kits, and 10% off sliding doors. Welcome to Home Depot- Today we’re building Menorahs. Dozens of children and their parents entered the Home Depots across Northwest Connecticut early Sunday morning before Chanukah to partake in Chabad’s Menorah Workshop hosted Continued on page 23 Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT is celebrating a deacde of its program called JNet that helps ensure that “every Jew has access to his or her inheritance.” Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach says he is pleased to offer this exciting new program in Northwest CT. “JNet really enables us in offering Jewish education to everyone anytime, anywhere.” The free program matches individuals with someone of similar age and background who has an expertise in Torah learning. The JNet study partner will call the student at a mutually agreed upon time each week and spend a half-hour in chavruta (partner) study on any Jewish topic. “This is part of our global campaign to give everyone an opportunity to learn Torah,” said Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach. “At Chabad of Northwest CT we want people already taking part in our many programs and events to be able to take it to the next level.” This offering is one of the many exciting programs, such as hospital & golden age home visitations, adult & children educational programs Hebrew school, Camp Gan Israel ChabadNW.org & many other of the Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut’s social and educational programs. With their hand-picked personal Torah trainer, students can have the freedom to learn what they want, when they want and at any pace they want, according to Joseph I. Eisenbach. JNet students can select from a variety of topics suggested on JNet.org or they can come up with their own study topics, said Rabbi Eisenbach, Topics might be practical such as cooking kosher or talking to your children about spirituality or might be more esoteric ideas such as mysticism or tales of the Baal Shem Tov. For more information on participating in a telephone chavruta call us at: 800.297.6864 or e-mail us at: info@ chabadNW.org. For information on any of Chabad’s other programs you can visit them on the web at: www.chabadNW.org 85 West St. POB 127 • Litchfield • CT 06759-0127 P: 888.310.6864 E: news@chabadNW.org NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Torrington, CT Permit #335 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONVENED IN BROOKLYN CHABAD ENTERS ITS 25TH YEAR IN NORTHWEST CT THREE DAYS OF ‘WOW’ AT CHANUKAH GETAWAY RETREAT IN NORTHWEST CT The feelings of gratitude and appreciation for Chabad Lubavitch of NorthwestConnecticut’s 24th year of community service were palpable as supporters gathered to pay tribute to Chabad, Rabbi Joseph & Mina Eisenbach, and the honorees at the recent Community Awards Dinner. On December 15, 2019, Chabad celebrated twenty-four years As Chabad enters its 25th year, it is proud to announce 25 NEW & exciting programs planned for this coming year. Stay tuned! Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut’s mission is to reach out to others with acts of goodness and kindness. Chabad is a community-based nonprofit organization whose efforts are rooted in traditional Jewish values — and many of its programs help the needy regardless of background or belief. Chabad came to Northwest Connecticut in 1996, and has grown to be the leading social service, educational and Jewish arts organization in the region; from hospital visitations to holiday programs, guest lecturers to the JewishFest. Thanks to generous supporters, Chabad has been able to educate, comfort, and give hope to countless people in need. Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut never stops responding to the call of the soul. Indeed, people helping people is not an item on the agenda. It is the agenda. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Chabad Lubavitch is part of the largest Jewish organization continued on page 6 continued on page 8 continued on page 9 Join Chabad in bringing the holiday spirit to our most cherished citizens, with Hamentaschen and so much more! Volunteer this Purim and you will never feel the same! awareness and practice around continued on page 9